How to Make Vegetarian Cheese

Written by g.k. bayne

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Vegetarian cheese is not simply cheese made without the use of rennet, which is an animal product. For non-lacto vegetarians or vegans, the use of any animal product, including dairy, is prohibited. You can purchase a wide variety of vegan cheeses at a health or natural food store. However, there are a number of delicious vegan cheeses you can make simply at home. The cheeses you make at home will not only taste fresher, but also save you money.

Skill level:

Moderately Easy

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Things you need

349gr extra firm silken tofu

Clean kitchen towel

Food processor

Rubber spatula

3 1/2 tbsp cashew butter

4 1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp salt

Mixing bowl

1/2 cup raw cashews, chopped

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Medium saucepan

5 tbsp agar flakes

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp tahini

3 tbsp lemon juice

Cooking oil

3-cup plastic bowl or tub

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Instructions

Vegan Crème Cheese

1

Wrap the block of silken tofu in a clean kitchen towel. Twist the ends of the towel to compress the tofu and remove any excess moisture.

2

Place the squeezed tofu in the bowl of your food processor.

3

Add the cashew butter, 4 1/2 tsp lemon juice and 1/2 tsp salt.

4

Process on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

5

Use immediately or refrigerate until needed. Refrigeration will firm the cheese to a thicker consistency.